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While stationed in Toluca Lake for work a few weeks back, I had the very best afternoon pick-me-up at Sweetsalt Food Shop: a slice of Hazelnut Rocher Cake. I wasn’t planning on indulging in anything while on a walk down Riverside Drive, but the cutesy eatery beckoned me with its adorable script font and rustic picnic tables; I had to take a peek to see what was inside.

I had a feeling the Hazelnut Rocher Cake was going to be good given that there was only one piece left in the pastry case. I was treated to a tall slice of whipped hazelnut chocolate cream generously smooshed between three airy-fairy layers of meringue. The contrasting textures were fantastic, while the flavors were sweet but balanced.

This unexpected delight catapulted me through the rest of the day. Swoooooon.